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Fans have eagerly awaited news on the return of Cris \"Cyborg\" Justino, and the UFC delivered today. <\/p>\n
According to UFC.com, Cyborg is set to make her return to Invicta at its 10th event, which will take place December 5. The venue, location and an opponent have not yet been announced. <\/p>\n
Cyborg is arguably the second-biggest draw in women'sMMA behind only Ronda Rousey. She will be making her awaited drop to 135 pounds, likely in the pursuit of a title match with Rousey in the near future. <\/p>\n
Cyborg has had just two bouts with Invicta thus far. In her debut, she smashed Fiona Muxlow and followed that up with a Invicta FC Featherweight Championship win over Marloes Coenen. <\/p>\n
In terms of opponents for Cyborg, there doesn't seem to be many options. Ediane Gomes was an option until her submission loss to Tonya Evinger, so Evinger herself may fight Cyborg. Other than that, there is a major lack of depth in Invicta due to the number of top fighters who migrated to the UFC. <\/p>\n
Obviously, a successful weight cut, clean drug test and impressive performance would likely earn her an immediate go-around with her rival Rousey. <\/p>\n
In addition to the news on Cyborg's return, a date, location and main event have been announced for Invicta 9. <\/p>\n
Barb Honchak will defend her flyweight title against Japanese veteran Takayo Hashi in the main event. The card takes place November 1 in Davenport, Iowa. <\/p>\n
This marks the first time Invicta has ventured outside of Kansas City. All eight cards were held there, but with the addition of UFC Fight Pass and the demand for more Invicta events by fans, the company has opted to take the show on the road. <\/p>\n
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